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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
CHAPTER 1v.-soRAIs, SONG

After our escape from Agon and his ~
Gus crew, we returned to our quarters in
the palace and had very good time, The
two queens, the mobiles and the people We'd
with each other in doing Us honor and
showering gifts upon MS. As forthat pain
full little incident of the hippopotami II
sank into oblivion, where we were quite
content to leave it. Every day Populations
and individuals waited on us TO examine
our guns and clothing, our chain shirts,
and our instruments, especially our
watches. with which last they were much
delighted. In short we became quite the
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

part of the state. Two Chautaueua as
sociations have been formed, each having
excellent grounds and buildings. one at
De Funiak Springs and the other at Lake
Mler. The manufacturing interests of
the state are being rapidly developed and
the vast supply of wood, Spanish moss
and hbrous plants are being made useful
and valuable. The open field of industry
Is great attraction for capitalists,
while the mild, health giving climate is
making 1t Summer as we'll as winter
resort for invalids. The numerous ad-
vanfages which this state possesses over
others are bound to make Florida the
leading state of the South.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
Catarrh i'm the Head

Originates in scrofulous faint in the blood. Hence
the proper method by which to euro catarrh is TO
purity the blood. Its many disagceeable symptoms
and the danger of developing into bronchitis or t.t
terribly fatal disease consumption, are entirely We
moved by Hoods Sarsaparilla, which cures cItargA
by purifying the blood.
For several years have been troubled with that
terribly disagreeabe disease catarrh. took Hoods
Sarsapara with the very best results. 1t cured me
of that continued dropping in throat and stuffed
up feeling 1t has helped my mother, who has taken
it for run down state of health and kidney trouble.
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all as good
medicine" MRS S. D. HEATH, Putnam, Conn.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

General Sheridan lives simply bat COM
fortably in the house on Rhode Island
avenue, Washington. bought with the fund
presented him by his admirers after the
gar. He is ct his Office early In he morn
isgs, usually walking down IN fair wealth
ct, and returning about O'Clock BE Is
intensely fond of lis children, who are
handsome, healthy little youngsters Sher-
idan receives as lieutenant general of the
army salary of $ll.oo0 year, with al
loxances which bring this amount up to
$1,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
The g,ea. anrsad of instruc.ion in 4

The great spread of instruction in the
English language in Japan has naturally
led 10 q growing dsmsnd for English
books. Over 5000 English books of all
classes we're imported last year, as against
1000 in 1885. The import OF American
books, that is to say of books printed in
America, increased from 5000 in 1885
to I19 600 in 1886.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
The CItmste Nakes Ionr RaiIrosds

In climate having difference Of seven
ty degrees in temperature between hot
and cold seasons; railroad track of 400
miles is found to be 335 yards longer in
summer than in winter, so il has been az
certained- OF course the length of the
road remains the same, but expansion
has the effect OF forcing the lengths of
metal closer together. making an aggre-
gate closing Up of space between the
rails of nearly yard in each mile.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

Catarrh may Affect any portion Of the body where
the mucous membrane is found. But cat.Irh Of the
head is by far the most common and strange to say.
the most liable to be neglected. The wonderful sue
cess Hoods Sarsapara has had in curing Catarrh
warrants In urging all who suffer with this disease
TO try the peculiar medicine rguoyates and uvig
crates the blood. and tones every organ.
Il have been troubled with catarrh year, causing
great soreness of the bronchial tubes and terrible
headache. l read that Hoods Sarsaparila would
cure catarrh. and after taking only bottle l
much better My catarrh is cured, my throat is
tirely well, and my headache has all disappeared"
II. GIBBONS. Hamilton, Butler Co o.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

Wong Chin Foo, in q magazine article asks
WHY am Il heathen! We give it up. After
living fifteen years or more in this land of
Ct.ulv!leS, Doodle aldermen free Schools Sunday
ought 10 be ashamed 10 confess that he is still q
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
CATARRH ErpED

A Clergyman, after years Of suffering from that
toathsoms disease, CatSrrh. and valaly trying
every known remedy, st last found a prescription
whlcn completely cured and saved HIM IRON
oe2Ia- Any sufferer from this dreadful disease
SsndInS selt-addresSai stamped envelope TO
Prof A. Lswrsnce, gle East 9Th st, New York,
viii receive the recipe free Of charge.
MRS. LOUISA KNAPP, who receives $500 4 year
Tor editing the Philadelphia Home J0aradl does
her woA under conditions pleasant as not Of
ten falls 70 the lot OF q journalist Her business
offics IS at her home IN Camden. y. J.. and Is full
or pictures aud flowers. She has telephone con-
nectionS with the Philadelphia establishment ard
directs the smallest details Of the work
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
Don't HAWK. Snit- Couch


suffer dizziness, indigestion, Inflammation Of the
eyes, headache, lassitude, inability 10 perform
mental work and indispositon for bodily labor,
and annoy and disgust your friends and acQuant7
anceS with your nasal twang and Offensive breath
and constant efforts to clean your nose and
throat when DR.. Sage's "Catarrh Remedy" will
promptly relieve you of discomfort and suffering,
and your friends of the disgusting and needless
intlictions Of your loathsome disease
Experienced Dry-Good Clerk-Ladies, have
you seen this pattern elSewhereI
LadieS-No; we came to you first of all.
L. u, G. C.-Then you will pardon me if de
cline To show it TO you, for if you have just be-
gun sho ping you will not buy here.
PREVENT crooked boots anu blisteTei heels by
wearing Lyons Patent Heel StiffeEers.
what kind of a snake did you say that was,
pa?"
An adder, my SON"
An adder? What do they call him that fory
He hasn't (, / any lect, has hey
No, Tut wh9t has that to do with it?'
"Why, If . hasn't any feet don't see how he
can be an s.-tder, for he can't foot up column,
can he:''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
10 be continued.i

Gripsack, who i. a travelling man, went
to church last Sunday, and, being weary,
after hard weeks work, fell asleep. The
deacon who passed the contribution box
nudged him in tie elbow. GIipsack, IN
wakened, turned in his seat murmuring,
get out, | gave you a quarter when
first came on board this train
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

Bartender Ito shabby party)-Haven't you been
working that free-unch counter about long
enough, NV friends
Shabby Party with his mouth fun of tripel
Admit, sir, that have been here for some time.
but, in justice to myself, must add that am
very slow eater.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
How to Gain Wash and STRENGTH

Use sitter esch meal Scott's Emulsion with
hJpophosphiteS. 1t Is as palatshle SIS milk. and
easily dtgeSted The rapidly with which Ssli,sts
people improve with its use is wonderful Use il
and try your weight. AS a remedy for CS,n-
sumption, ThroSt affections and Bronchitis. il is
uneQualed. Please read: Il used SCOTS EmuI-
sion IN child eight months old with good results
BE gained :our pounds in s very short tirne'E-
THO. PEIN, NJ. D.. Alabama
lord, do thou choose for nue.. not only the
whole state and condition OF being, but every
ntts and great accident Of it Keep ne safe by
my grace, and then use what instrument Thou
pleaseth fer bringing ME 10 Thee. Lord, am
net sohcltouS Of the passage SO | may set TO
Thee Bishop jeremy I(Tylor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

"Johny," said the Sunday school teach
er, what is our duty to our neighbers!n
ITO ask 'em to tea as soon as they get
settled" said johnny.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
Oher NJ. La.

FREE To MERCHANTS ONLY: An elegant
Carving Set knife, fork and steeO, in satin-iinel
-aSe. Address, at once. X. W. TANSlII. & c. -
Stat, street, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

Bobby was spending the afternoon at his
anat 5, ana for some moments had been gazing
out Of the window in A rsinFuIlv thouSbtf1l scrt
of way
What makes you SO serious, Rob5yy'' asked
Why, ma told me that I must remember not
10 ask Tor anything 10 eat and am try ing to ne
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

Use Browns bronchial Troches for Coughs,
Colds and all other Throat TroubleS.-"Pre -eml-
neatly the beSt"-Rer. Henry Ward Beccher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

The Experience of Mrs, Peters.
Mrs. Peters had ills,
Mrs Peters had cAals
Mrs, Peters was sure she was going to die;
They doSed her with pills,
With powders and squills,
With remedies wet, and with remedies dry.
Many medicines lursd her,
Bdt rome of them cured her,
AAeir names aud their number nobody could
And She soon m ght have died.
but some Pellets" were tried,
mat acted like magic, and then sce got we'll
PurgatIve Pellets (the original Little IiNSr IflSl
They cured Mrs. Peters, and now she wouldn't be
without them.
Prominent Young Boston Author to Chics-o
Girt-May ask, Miss Nj, how you like my
styles
Chicago Girl with great frauknessl-Imust say
that your necktie is a little loud, and your coat
Int just . custom fit
The first side issue was Eve. The ulti-
mate result of that was raising Cain. And
that has been the usual result OF side is
sues down to this day.
1t IS calculated that one average hens
egg is equal in nutritive value to ten
and Q half ounce of mushrooms. Since
it is much easier to know when an egg
Is edible than it is TO know an adidie
mushroom, the former affords a much
safer as well richer article of diet
From Or. Foote'S Health Monthly.
Use Browns Bronchial Troches for Coughs,
Colds and all other Throat TroubleS.-''Pr e-enl-
neatly the best"-Rer Henry Ward Beecher.
Bartender TO shabby rarty)-Haven't you been
working that free-lunch counter about long
Shabby Party with his mouth fun Of tripe,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
Hoods Sarss pariIEa
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists. s.; six for 81 Prepared onl
by c. 1. HOOD 4 co. Apothecaries. Lowell, Mass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
A Square Statement b, ; Carpen,er,

For years have had a cheS. trouble amount.
ing 70 nothing short Of consumption. l sac how
others IN like condition had been cured by the
use or DR.. Piercss Golden Medical Discovery
and resolved TO test its merits in my own case
The results are so plane as hardly 70 REQUIRE a
a3iStoeS or any aager>ment in favor of this CRATE
system, supports and strengthens where others
ialt. he GG-: My recovery, which is now on
a sure foundation, hiscss entirely on the cora
other raTSesiiaS without ,>F
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04
100 Doses One Dollar

Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s.. Prepared only
by C. L HOOD 4 CO, Arothecaries Lowell Mass.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

The magic tellets" were DR.. Pisrca'S Pleasant
nurSatlNe tel'etS (the original Little IiNSr Pills..
Iney cured Mrs. Peters, and now she wouldn't be
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1887-11-04

anybody else, to inform them that it was
peculiar fact, but that we could not make
any real progress in the deeper intricactes
of n foreign language unless We were
taught by ladies-youug ladies, he was
careful to explain. In his own country, he
pointed out, it was habitual to choose the
very best looking and most charming girls
who could be found to instruct any stran-
gers who happened to come that way, etc.
All Of this the old gentlemen swallowed
open-mouthed. There was, they admitted,
reason IN what he said, since the contem-
plation Of the beautiful, as their philosophy
taught. induced a certain poroSity of mind
similar to that produced upon the physical
body by the healthful influences of sun and
air. Consequently it was probable that we
might absorb the ZUl-Nendi tongue little
faster II suitSble teachers could be found.
Another thing was that. as the female sex
was naturally loquacious, good practice
would be gained in the CiUG Uocc depart
ment of our studies.
To all Of this Good gravely assented, and
the learned gentlemen departed, assuring
him that their orders were to fall in with
our wishes in every way, and, that IL posi-
bic. our views should be met
Imagine, therefore, the surprise and dis
gust of myself, and trust and believe Sir
Henry, when, the following morning, on
entering the room where we We're accus-
toned TO carry on our studies, We found.
instead of our usual venerable tutors, three
of the best-lookinS young women whom
Milosis could produce-and that is saying
good deal-who blushed and smiled and
courtesied, and gave US to understand that
they were there to carry on our instruction.
Then Good, as we ga-ed at one another in
bewiiderment, thought fit % explain-say-
ing that it had slipped his Eneseory before
that the old gentleman had told him, on
the previous evening, that il was absolute
" necessary that our further education
should be carried on by the other sex !
was appalled,, and appealed to Sir Henry
for advice in such a crisis.
The evening world., 1887-11-04
Black SAM. Famous Tavern.

tNsp York Correspondence xiipcvkss ssnt~st.l e.
The most interesting relic Of old New York, per-
haps, is Black Sans or Fraunces' Tavern, on the
corner Of Pearl and Broad streets. 1t was here
that Washington was lodged after the evacuation
evacuation by the British, and here that his
memorable farewell TO his officers was spoken.
The building Ia q plain brick structure, ave stories
high, though IT Ia not improbable that the two
upper stories have been added since the present
century came In, the great thickness OF the honest
old walls making such an addition easily possible.
The house was built about 1870 by the
annnnn ram,y y and samuel Frsunses
Saturday night rendezvous Of q gather
Ing OF choice spirits. who called themselves the
Social Club and remained open throughout the
war, Black Sam, though known to be on the Lib
erty side. being a favorite Of the Tories as well.
1t Is now kept by one Jacob Etzell, who Is very
proud Of the history Of the old place, and looks
with scorn on the claims Of spurious washington's
headquarters elsewhere. The dinlng-room where
the last toast was drank and the last handclasp
given before Washington took boat at Whitehall TO
lay down his commission before Congress, 10 on
the second moor q low-ceiled room with deep
window seats that would put a modern builders
nimsy walls to shame. A portrait Of Washington
hangs In It and long tables are ranged up and
down Its length.
The evening world., 1887-11-04

to-day. I have something to ask You which
which will make all the difference to my
life."
Althea started q little he had never called
to say
Somehow, she never knew how It hap.
pened they were both standing up, and he
had hold of her VOL hands.
guessed / want you to be my wife ?" Althea
gave a smothered cry, and would have
broken away. Il did not mean to startle
you" he added, his voice growing wonder
fulln gentle; but, believe me, l have grown
to care for you very much"
He spoke, simply, and yet with a touch of
dignity as though he were conscious of the
gift he vas laying at her feet-the love of
full-grown, perfect manhood. not TO be COM
B BaS ao w Words Go yisS xh aSSt to ansys sh siS could
And something like tears were gathering in
her eyes, in spite of all her efforts. Would
they-would they fall 1t was 80 undigni-
fed to cry. All the time Canon Charters
answer. Yet still Althea did not speak, only
she did not draw away her hands.
My dear" he continued presently, for
the situation was becoming embarrassing,
" perhaps | have spoken too soon 1 l have
frightened you, poor child !"
But Althea had burst out sobbing. He
drew her face down upon his shoulder. and
she did not struggle; all her power of resist
ance was ON
After that it was all tacitly settled. Canon
Charters carried everything before him. Mr..
Rayne recovered from his first surprise, and
the astonishing news circulated through
Greater Torford. To be sure, after being q
mir days wonder, the excitement began
somewhat to subside, or, rather, was turned
into another current, by the elopement of
Miss jenkins, the daughter of the principal
grocer.
People grew quite accustomed to the sight
I'D 1s1,nn a-l TnaA,N NhaksAu, n- .. II
lowed that they made IA model pair of lovers.
They We're Just the right height. He was
u~ndeniably handsome; she, at least, pleas
each other without being unbearable like
most engaged couples.
Together they appeared at SOM local fes-
tiyities-Mrs. Vandaleur's tennis party among
others-and Althea ate ices, while Canon
Charters handed round cups of tea in an IL
reproachable manner without Althea dis
playing the slightest symptoms of spoon
iness.
Indeed, when, the Canon sat down by the
side of Miss Fl~amborough-a lady Of q dis
Greet age-and began TO discuss the state Of
foreign missions, and Althea. no doubt seiz-
The evening world., 1887-11-04

J. D.-Your inquiry should be addressed 70 ~
Commissioner OF Pensions, Washington, d. d.
whose business II is to answer all proper lnquirist
relating to his once.
Jennie. The courts OF New Jersey grant a.
vorces for non-supporta and abandonment. It b
necessary for you to live three years In New JERSEY
before you can bring an action for divorce.
s. ". A.-THE WORLD must insist upon its rule
that letters unverined by the name and address Of
the. sender, and by a postpaid
and directed envelope, shall DO dropped into tho
waste basket without reading.
S. Parents are bound to support children
and children are bound to support parents. It II q
In the State OF New York for them 70
neglect "a. do II. 1t Ia not necessary for them "a
refuse to do IL to bring them under the law.
=. ). B." Does the Constitution Of the United
States permit men to carry arms, and, II so, why
are men fined for 30 doing Z" The Constitution
saws that 4" the right of the people to keep and
bear arms shall not be infringed," and the courts
Of this State have decided that any regulation IN
regard to the keeping and bearing OF arms' 10
an Infringement which the State has no right 70
make. Any police magistrate interfering with Q
man for carrying arms violates his oath to support
the Constitution and laws of his State, and any
magistrate who fines q man for keeping or bearing
arms commits grand larceny, for which he may be
sent to State Prison. They have not o shadow Of
excuse, for the city ordinance which they attempt
to enforce, has been three times declared uncon-
stitutional by the highest criminal court In tho
City.
The evening world., 1887-11-04
EATING IN A HURRY.
Everyday Features Of n Busy Downtown
Restaurant.

Everyday Features Of n Busy Downtown
Restaurant.
A downtown lunch room ia as packed as a
sardine box from 1 to q O'Clock. Men struggle
in and cope with corned- beef hash, sand
witches. spaghetti, salad, pie and coffee as
well as their neighbours elbows allow them
TO. When they squeeze out after this train
ing for dyspepsia the victim goes to a
counter, tells what he has had and gets q
check. which he hands in to the cashier and
pays for.
/" What prevents anybody from eating half
a dollars worth and getting o check for n
sandwich ?" an EVENING WORLD reporter
asked of q young man who was feverishly
dealing out apple dumplings.
They do. We lose about 800 a day. But
they're likely to be caught. There are sew
eral detectives in the room ut this time, and
they drop on a fellow when they see him
playing that game"
What do the men say when they are
caught ?"
"Oh, they'll tell you they thought the
whole thing was 10 cents. II they kick and
won't pay, why the policeman out there is
called in. But we don't mind the little loss
that comes that way. 1t doesn't make much
difference"
How much do you take in on an aver
age r." sooo.u mum
the lunch that q man gets here Is 10 cents.
But you see there are a good many of them"
the waiter added. as he looked at the squirm-
ing mass of lunch and lunchers.
The evening world., 1887-11-04

This person makes what repairs are neces-
sary and refts the music-box with popular
tunes. But Just at this season Of the year
no hand-organs are heard, because of late
years musical tours with the hand-organ are
made almost entirely by the children Of
sunny Italy, and these people are now en-
gagged in the more genteel and much easier
employment of selling chestnuts.
A large part Of the Italians who come to
this country are the owners of organs, but
many forsake them II other work can be
found, really preferring hard labor to the
grinding Of organs but others never did,
and probably never will, do anything else.
Some twenty-five years go, during the war
times and for q few years afterwards, tune
grinding. was at its height, for in those
times crippled soldiers with large families
and small pensions could find but little else
to do, and 30 Of necessity took to grinding out
the then popular war songs. But since that
ing off in the number of grinders and the
rendering of popular tunes at 8 A. NJ. has
been growing beautifully less, for those Of
the soldiers who are not dead have found
other means by which to fight the wolf.
The q organ man stock of tunes varies
year by year as old airs die out or new ones
become popular, but o few old ones. as Mel
lie Gray" Old Folks at Home" and the
like are always TO be heard. White Wings"
is on its deathbed along with the "Mikado."
q Er mini .. REo Roc e., BABY Johnny
and 1.-THE Letter that Never Came"
are among the airs TO which
the organ man was partial, and "Boulanger's
March" is now being t~ransposed. cut up and
murdered to suit the different keys of the
various organs.